He’s from a hurling dynasty: his father John and uncle George were on the famous 1996 All-Ireland winning team, while his grandfather Paddy played junior for Wexford in the 1940s.

He was top-scorer in the All-Ireland Minor Championship last year despite playing only four games. Then, having just completed his Leaving Cert, the 18-year-old made his senior debut as a late starter in the All-Ireland quarter-final against Waterford and played the full 70 minutes.

His brother Jack also played that day, and said: “I don’t say it to him but I’d say it to others, he’s nearly the best of all of us.”

Yesterday evening he was alongside his other brother Harry and cousins Barry and Joe on the St Martin’s team in the Wexford U21 final.

Rory had scored a goal moments earlier before he pinged in this perfectly-placed top-corner screamer from 30 metres out.

His parents weren’t there to see it, according to the club’s Twitter account, as they attended Jack’s graduation, but at least the Wexford GAA cameras were there to record it.

Rory O'Connor hits the opening point, no parents here as at Jack's grad!!! 0-1 to 0-0